January 30th, 2001
Officers
Chairman- Chris Gahimer 453-2839 taz2112cag@yahoo.com
Vice-chair- Jay Rios 932-9240 jayrios@podigy.net
Secretary- Will Council 934-8450 willcouncil@pcola.gulf.net
Treasurer- Ed Stork 939-1057 femaun@yahoo.com
Members Present George Hamilton, Paul Carlson, Ed Stork, Chris Gahimer & Pam Moffett, Jay & Nancy Rios, Mike & Diane Walter, Chris Ammons, Rich Duchnowski, Dustin & Jaime Crawley, Paul Woodward, Tom & Chris Callaway, John Taylor and Will Council.
Visitors- Dave Kirkpatrick, Ted Arthur '90 Wrangler and Chet Szymecki.
Sorry, no minutes were available since the Secretary's notes from the Christmas party have been packed up in the preparation for Will and Susan moving to Chattanooga Everyone had a great time at the Christmas party held at Ed Stork's house in Navarre. True to form we experienced high winds and driving rains. We should rent our parties out to draught stricken countries. We think this was the 3rd in a row to see the bottom fall out. Maybe next year we need to increase the gift allowance, there were a lot of flash lights exchanged this year, although Mike Walter gave some nice ball caps with the club initials on them.....and Will was happy to get one.
Treasurer's Report- United membership dues have been paid. T-shirts are in Please see Ed at the next meeting if you should like to purchase any.
Old Business:
Crestview Ride January something. (There was confusion as to which day the ride was officially held). Jay Rios led on Saturday - George Hamilton went diving but forgot his jeep was not equipped with a snorkel. A visitor with a TJ then tried the same hole with out success so Jay had to give it heck with his surrogate Jeep from Jim Young. There was a lot a discussion about just how stuck Jay got but he claimed that a log was behind him and would not let his jeep out of the hole. Lots of breakage and trail work on this first hole and I am not sure if they went much further.
The Sunday ride was led by John Taylor and Ed Stork (from the rear!- good leadership there fellows) Both members said they had a great ride and did not experience any trouble except for one little Sami which laid it on it's side. They didn't needed to winched back over. Those things are so little and cute that it just popped back on its feet and kept going.
"Surprise" going away party for Will and Susan
Council, held at Body Tech. I say surprise because Will had to lie to
Susan to get her over to Jay's shop on a Saturday afternoon which it is
not usually open. Food fellowship and story telling was great. The
club gave Will and Susan a very nice plaque as a tribute to our departure
from the club....when ever that will take place. Susan has already
started working in Chattanooga, TN and Will will follow with the kids,
just as soon as we sell our house.
Up Coming Rides
Crestview John Taylor will lead this one again on Saturday 17th FEB. Meet at the Flea market @9:30 roll at 10. Wonder if Jay will show up to abuse Jim Young's jeep again?!
DAV Motor Sports Show March 10, 2001 11:00 am-4:00
pm at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Complex parking lot (behind
McDonalds). Entry fee to show is $10.00 per vehicle. All proceeds to benefit
Disabled American Veterans & their families.
For more information:
John Lunsford
5281 Morgan Ridge Rd.
Milton, Fl. 32570
Ph: 983-9739 Fax: 983-2208
Email: jal64@msn.com
or call
Ray Godwin
Ph: 995-4008
Email: rgood316@aol.com
Roundup at Monteagle May 26-28, 2001 Memorial
Day Weekend. Call 1-800-556-2801 or http://www.sportsintherough.com
for more info. If you are going and need a room, the Smoke House is already
full. The budget Host Inn (1-800-283-4678) still had rooms available (as
of 2-9-01) and I understand it is close to the Smoke House. If you call
them mention the ride. We did and saved $15.00 a night.
New Business:
The club has relocated one of its photo albums. Everyone should take a look at some of the fun things we have done in the past. Not many old faces still around. Try to get copies of your photos made so they can be entered in the new one.
New Secretary: Since Will's time maybe cut short here, elections were held for his replacement. Mike Walter was the only one nominated - Sorry Mike. and he was voted in unanimously. Will promises he will keep doing my job here here until the last minute. Thanks Mike to stepping back up to the plate.
February 27th, 2001
Officers
Chairman- Chris Gahimer 453-2839
taz2112cag@yahoo.com
Vice-chair- Jay Rios 932-9240 jayrios@podigy.net
Secretary- Will Council 934-8450 willcouncil@pcola.gulf.net
Treasurer- Ed Stork 939-1057 femaun@yahoo.com
Members Present Chris Gahimer & Pam Moffett, Jay & Nancy Rios, Mike & Diane Walter, Chris Ammons, Rich & Kathy Duchnowski, Dustin & Jaime Crawley, Sean Belles, Paul Carlson, and Will Council. ( oh, and Steve Toon)
Visitors- Dave Kirkpatrick, Tim Noland, Ron Firmin and Chet Szymecki- running late.
Minutes were read!
Treasurer's Report- Ed Stork was unable to make it due to work obligations but he passed the info to Chris. Please see Ed at the next meeting if you should like to purchase any T-shirts.
Old Business:
Crestview Ride - Ed Stork or John Taylor
lead this ride, however it was up to Chris Ammons to give the trail report.
Seems she was the only one to make it out alive.......Small turnout for
the event with only 4 jeeps including one visitor, Tommy Overman. Chris
said some really cool looking trucks showed up and proceeded to go anywhere
they wanted to and to break and fix anything and everything on the trucks.
Chris got her jeep extremely muddy and I believe that Ed Stork assisted
in that matter by failing to mention to her to close her windows before
hitting the hole! She claimed to still have mud on the inside and is determined
to leave it there. Way to go Chris! Not too long
ago this was the same person who was concerned about
a little backcountry pin stripping. Bring those pictures next time
Chris.
Speaking of Old News........Mike Walter turned
the big 40!!!!!! last week. A surprise party was
held jointly with his military command. Chris
Gahimer reported that the "new Navy" just doesn't know how to party anymore.
The keg had to be liberated and returned to Chris's house for further
floatation testing. I think it took two days
to get that sucker to bob! Anyway, Happy Birthday Mike.
Up Coming Rides
Mudbog at the Fairgrounds Mar 3rd. . Two members from Panhandle Fourwheel Drive Association came to the meeting and gave a presentation/ request for help from the club to help host the Mudbog. All proceeds go to charity, specifically Gulf Coast Kids House at the end of the year. If you are interested in helping please call Chris at the Shop (Sam's Auto Center) to get you name on the list otherwise it will cost you $6 admission and $10 to run in the event.
DAV 1st Annual Motor Sports Show March
10th in Milton 11:00AM to 4:00PM. At the Santa Rosa County Administrative
Complex Parking Lot, HWY 90 behind the McDonalds. Entry fee $10.
Proceeds to benefit the Disabled American Veterans and families.
For more information:
John Lunsford
5281 Morgan Ridge Rd.
Milton, Fl. 32570
Ph: 983-9739 Fax: 983-2208
Email: jal64@msn.com
or call
Ray Godwin
Ph: 995-4008
Email: rgood316@aol.com
Blackwater-Hurricane Lake camping trip. Steve Toon will lead this one. He will be camping out at Hurricane lake on March 24th. Camping is on a first come first serve basis. Steve will be up there on Friday and Saturday night. No ride were prescheduled, but there are plenty of trails to get out on. So if you go, select an area to play on Saturday morning. You can call Steve at 994-4988. (He has relocated to Pace and purchased 3 acres with a house and is building a shop. Just make sure it has high doors Steve.)
Trying for a Sonic Night toward the end of April. More on this at the March meeting.
MOPAR show at Seveille Square on June 30th.
Tellico ORV Steve Toon is planning on returning to Tellico ORV, in North Carolina. The trip will be on Memorial Day weekend at the end of May. He is planning on staying at the State Line Campground in TN. Start planning now. The weekend should be great since there will be a Rosser event in Monteagle TN the same weekend.
Roundup at Monteagle May 26-28, 2001 Memorial Day Weekend. Call 1-800-556-2801 or http://www.sportsintherough.com for more info. If you are going and need a room, the Smoke House is already full. The Budget Host Inn (1-800-283-4678) still had rooms available (as of 2-9-01) and I understand it is close to the Smoke House. If you call them mention the ride. We did and saved $15.00 a night.
Photo Albums-The club has relocated
one of its photo albums. Everyone should take a look at some of
the fun things we have done in the past. Not many old faces still
around. Try to get
copies of your photos made so they can be entered
in the new one.
Mar 27th, 2001
Officers
Chairman- Chris Gahimer 453-2839 taz2112cag@yahoo.com
Vice-chair- Jay Rios 932-9240 jayrios@podigy.net
Secretary- Will Council 934-8450 willcouncil@pcola.gulf.net
Treasurer- Ed Stork 939-1057 femaun@yahoo.com
Minutes were read!
Treasurer's Report- Ed Stork was unable to make it due to
work obligations (again) but he passed the info to Chris. Please
see Ed at the next meeting if you should like to purchase any T-shirts.
Up Coming Rides
Blackwater Apr. 21-22 Camping and rides. Meet at Harold General Store Saturday 8:30 AM. Jimmy camping a Deaton Bridge. If you want to reserve a spot give Jimmy a call.
Trying for a Sonic Night toward the end of April or May
More on this at the April meeting.
Roundup at Monteagle May 26-28, 2001 Memorial Day Weekend. Call 1-800-556-2801 or http://www.sportsintherough.com for more info. If you are going and need a room, the Smoke House is already full. The Budget Host Inn (1-800-283-4678) still had rooms available (as of 2-9-01) and I understand it is close to the Smoke House. If you call them mention the ride. We did and saved $15.00 a night.
Photo Albums-The club has relocated one of its photo albums.
Everyone should take a look at some of the fun things we have done in
the past. Not many old faces still around. Try to get
copies of your photos made so they can be entered in the new one.
Mike Walter is now our new secretary. Will decided to pass the torch on due to the uncertainty of when he will be moving to Chattanooga.
Chris and Pam set date! Nov. 18, 2001 Place on the front stretch (start/finish line???) at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
June 2001
Fellow Members,
Thanks again for allowing me to serve as your secretary in Will's absence.
Instead of a newsletter, let me give you the basics.
1. Attached you will find a membership roster, up to date as of
today.
2. July 4th - Quietwater Beach Pavilions - All day affair - Join
us as we celebrate our club's 10th anniversary. Chris G. leading,
he'll gather us up a few tables. Bring your Jeep or your boat...its
your choice. The club will buy the dogs/burgers and maybe some chicken,
you provide your beverage of choice.
3. July 21st - Eglin Ride - Make sure you have your passes.
Contact Ed Stork or George Hamilton if you don't. Ed Stork will
lead this one. Meet at I-10, exit 10 Tom Thumb, Meet at 9:00, roll
at 9:30. CB Channel 5. Barbecue at Chris Ammons' house after
the ride.
4. Your new club members, welcome Jim & Dolly Wilson and Ron
& April Firmin.
5. As duly elected, the Committee for 2001-2002;
Chairman - Chris Gahimer
Vice Chairman - Sean Belles
Secretary - Chris Ammons
Treasurer - Ed Stork
6. DUES DUES DUES - The club has graciously waived the late fee
for July. Mostly because we all forgot to announce and collect the
dues. The club runs strictly on your dues so it is important for
all to keep current. Annual dues are $25. For all those admitted
to the club AFTER November 1st, 2000, dues for this year are $12.50.
7. Attendance has been down at club functions, I think it is because
of a lack of communication (newsletter). My apologies. I hope
to see you all out there.
8. John Taylor (Webmaster) has asked that everyone try the new swap
and sell board. The address is http://pub80.ezboard.com/bwsjcbulletinboard.
It is not yet linked to the club's website. It is in a trial stage,
so if you have any errors, please report them to John at wsjc@email.com.
9. Remember, keep it rubber side down.
Mike
July 2001
Members in attendance -
Chris & Pam Gramer
Sean Belles
Ed Stork
Chris Ammons
John Taylor
Mary Kay Grahn
Jim Wilson, Sr & Dolly
Ron Firmin
Nancy & Jay Rios
Ali Wells
Visitors in Attendance -
Chet Szymecki
Glen Greenough
Steven Ball
Reviewed minutes from previous meeting.
Review of previous months activities -
4th of July. Big hit. Thanks to Steve Ball for graciously getting up at the crack of dawn to reserve & defend several primo spots. Club supplied food items at a total of $75. & everyone else brought side items. And the fire works were nice too!
New Business -
Discussed business cards from WSJC. Dolly Wilson is going to check into prices for business cards which can be printed on a home computer.
Wallet size laminated phone lists were distributed to members.
Tom is going to make more decals for the windshields.
Discussion as to whether Blackwater will be closed to all but foot traffic.
Club voted to keep ties with United. Dues will be forwarded by Ed Stork.
Bags for ride leaders were discussed. Nancy Rios will try to locate one.
Passed the hat
Treasurer Report
Voted in - Steve Ball
Retro-Fit Jeep Show in September. More info to follow.
Next Event -
8/11/01 - Ride contact John Taylor or any officer for information.
8/25/01 - Canoe trip at Bob's canoes. Meet at Bob's canoes
at 8:30am.
Next Meeeting - 8/28/01
August 2001
Members in attendance -
Chris & Pam Gahimer
Sean Belles
Chris Ammons
Jim Wilson, Sr & Dolly
Ron Firmin
Nancy & Jay Rios
Steve Ball
Paul Woodyard
Gary & Carmen Williams
Mike & Diane Walter
Visitors in Attendance -
Jody Hope
Steve Toon
Terry Graybeal (Welcome Back!)
Acknowledged Terry Graybeal as Founding Member.
Reviewed minutes from previous meeting.
Treasurer Report - Accepted
Review of previous months activities -
8/11/2001 Ride. 9 Jeeps. Good turn out. Weather turned bad. 8 Members & 4 Visitors. One visitor received damage to 1973 Jeepster.
8/25/2001 - Canoe Trip. Great weather - Great fun - Great trip!
Several families attended as well as guests. Only two totals - one
canoe at the beginning of ride (Go Jo Graybeal) and Mike Walters
loving helped Diane into the water.
New Business -
Please notify any Officer if you have a change in address, phone # &/or email address
Any Member who has not paid dues as of 8/28/2001 - will be dropped from roster.
Reviewed "Ride Leader" responsibilities.
Decision made to order new business cards with web site address instead of PO Box
Windshield decals are available from Write-A-Way for $10.
Nancy Rios has one "Ride Leader Bag" She will bring to next event
Retro-fit Jeep show may have been postponed
Next Event -
09/07/01 - Camping/canoe trip weekend. Camping at Bear Lake Friday & Saturday. Caneo trip Saturday at Adventures Unlimited. Chris Gahimer leads camp trip & Ali Wells will lead Canoe trip.
09/22/01 - Mini Jamboree in Mobile, AL. Check Web site for details.
Flier below
Date may change. Sean Belles will lead.
Next Meeeting - 9/25/01
September 2001
Members in attendance -
Chris & Pam Gahimer
Sean Belles
Chris Ammons
Jim Wilson, Sr
Ron Firmin
Nancy & Jay Rios
Steven Ball
Ali Wells
Ed Stork
Dustin & Jaimie Crawley
John Taylor
Gary & Carmen Williams
Terry Graybeal
Visitors in Attendance -
Jody Hope
Bobby Crews
Acknowledged Terry Graybeal as Founding Member & welcomed back to club
Reviewed minutes from previous meeting.
Treasurer Report - Accepted.
Old Business -
Reviewed Roster. All present notified if dues were not paid - the member would be dropped from the roster. Only rostered members would receive phone calls updating activity information. The roster was passed around for updates.
Nancy Rios located 2 Ride Leader bags.
Retro Jeep Show is a no-good.
New Business -
A flyer will be designed for the Red, White & Blue Beach Run/BBQ. Ali Wells will work on the flyer. Copies will be emailed to all members.
Club members voted & passed for the email address to be listed on business cards instead of PO Box #. Pam Moffett-Gahimer will purchase new business cards.
Chris Ammons will update the Ride Leader Bags & have them ready for the next activity.
Review of previous months activities -
09/07/2001 - Camping Trip/Canoe Trip Weekend. Camping at Bear Lake. Good Turn-out for a weekend of "Ranger TV". Chris & Pam Gahimer, Ron Firmin, Jim Wilson & Sean Belles camped out in camper & tents. Sean went night-night at 8pm - he needs his beauty sleep! Campers were treated to a wonderful "shooting stars" show. The canoe Trip did not fair as well. Craig & Chris Ammons, Ali Wells & David Boone attended. Ammons were late, again!!! Nice slow trip.
09/15/2001 - Mobile Jamboree trip. In observance of the WTC attack - Sean Belles cancelled the trip. Several visitors attended and had very nice things to say...maybe next year.
Upcoming Events -
10/13/01 - Blackwater Ride. Meet at Burger King - Milton (corner
of 90 & 87) at 9 am Roll at 9:30a. Bring your towels & prepare
to get wet!! Contact Chris Gahimer, Sean Belles or Jay Rios for
information.
10/20/2001 - Red, White & Blue Beach Run/BBQ. Show your patriotic colors, dress up your vehicle & show your patriotism. Enjoy a beach run & BBQ - bring chairs & picnic basket. Meet at the Pensacola end of the Three Mile Bridge at 9:30am. Roll at 10:30 thru Gulf Breeze to Pensacola Beach. BBQ at Opal Beach Parking $7.00. Area clubs will be invited. Event Leader - Chris Gahimer.
Next Meeeting - 10/30/01
Meeting 10/30/2001
Members in attendance -
Chris Gahimer
Sean Belles
Chris Ammons
Jim Wilson, Sr & Dolly Wilson
Ron Firmin
Nancy & Jay Rios
Dustin & Jaimie Crawley
John Taylor
Janet Walsh
Mike & Diane Walter
Terry Graybeal
Visitors in Attendance -
Jody Hope
Hans Schmid III
Reviewed minutes from previous meeting.
Old Business:
Chris Gahimer will check with Ed Stork as to whether United Dues have
been paid.
Update--The dues were paid
Business Cards have been printed and are available to all members. See Chris Ammons for your cards.
Chris Ammons will make new the phone list with the business cards. They will be ready by the next meeting.
Chris Gahimer was reimbursed for the purchase of the business cards.
Review of previous months activities:
10/13/2001 - Blackwater Trail Cleanup. Cleanup lasted 5 hours and
covered approx 1/2 of the trail. 4 Jeeps & 9 people worked the
trail. Good Cleanup. Alot of progress was made. Coming
soon to the Web Site - Pictures and more details.
10/20/2001 - Red, White & Blue Beach Run/BBQ. Good time was had by all!! Excellent turn out. 11 Vehicles were decked out in the best of Patriotic flags. Started at the North end of the 3 Mile Bridge, traveled through Gulf Breeze, onto Pensacola Beach then down to Fort Pickens. Little Jeepers enjoyed running through the Fort and feeding the birds. The ride continued to Navarre where a wonderful cookout & social time was held. Many bystanders enjoy watching the convoy.
New Business -
Chris Gahimer & Pam Moffett will make it official locally. Date and Time to be announced.
11/17 & 11/18 - Atlanta Motor Speedway. Chris & Pam Gahimer will be camping - everyone is invited to bring camping supplies and join in.
Discussion regarding a charity Car Wash. Club decided it was too late in the season. Maybe when the weather warms up.
Also discussed, other forms of activities to raise funds for charity. This is be addressed again at the next meeting.
Chris Ammons wrote a "Letter to the editor" regarding the Blackwater Trail Checkup. Watch the Pensacola News Journal.
Christmas Party for members will be 12/15/01 at Chris & Pam
Gahimer's home. This is a family oriented event - all family members
are welcomed to attend. The club will supply the main course - everyone
is asked to bring a covered dish & their spirit of choice. The
December meeting will also be held at that time. Gift swap
was discussed. The menu & gift swap will be finalized at the next
meeting.
Next Event -
11/10/2001 - Beach Ride. Meet at the Pensacola end of the Three
Mile Bridge at 8 am. Ride at 8:30. Cookout at Fort Pickens.
Bring a picnic basket with your favorites. The Club will supply
hamburgers & hot dogs. Eat, Drink & watch the Blues do what
they do best!!! Watch the Web Site for further details.
Pass the Hat - Was collected. Thanks to all who gave.
Next Meeeting - 11/27/2001
Meeting 11/27/2001
Members in attendance -
Chris & Pam Gahimer
Sean Belles
Chris Ammons
Jim Wilson, Sr & Dolly Wilson
Ron Firmin & Son
Nancy & Jay Rios
Mike & Diane Walter
Ed Stork
Gary & Carmen Williams
Visitors in Attendance -
Sean P. Lebow
Bernie Jacobs
Brett House
Welcomed visitors.
Treasurer Report was accepted.
Reviewed minutes from previous meeting.
Old Business:
Ed Stork has T-shirts & Sweat Shirts for sale. The Old Logo is still available. Sweatshirts are available with or without a hood. T-shirts are long or short sleeved. Prices run from $9 to $25. This is actual cost no profit is made.
Business cards with the active members phone list have made completed and will be available at the next meeting.
The address for United will be listed as Ed Stork's home address. Chris
Gahimer will get with John Taylor for the email address also for United.
Chris & Pam made it completely official in Atlanta the weekend of the 17th. Mike Walters stood in as Best Man. Imagine that!! They enjoyed the race & met many celebrities. We wish them the best of luck!!
The "Letter to the Editor" was read. The publish date
was 11/4/01.
Review of previous months activities:
11/10/2001 - Beach Run/Cookout. Small Turn out. Three Families and several visitors attended. Good BBQ near the Sheriff's sub station on Pensacola Beach. Club had enough food share with others visiting the beach. Even a former member joined in the fun.
11/11/2001 - Truck Stop Photo Shoot. Several White Sands Jeepers
were invited to the Truck Stop Promotion. Several of the Jeeps were
used along with Models for Photos. Pictures will appear soon in
advertisements.
New Business -
Blackwater Water Trail is currently closed. The entrance is blocked approximately 300 yards in for construction of a bridge. The Trail should reopen Feb 2002.
The Truck Stop has a bulletin board for swap & sale items.
Do not forget to take care of your waitress!
Next Event -
Do to the holidays, no rides will be scheduled until January.
12/08/01 - Attend the Truck Stop 5th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy a cookout, social time & try your Jeep on the ramp. Chris Ammons will supply the Hamburgers & buns. Bring fillers and refreshments of you choice. 9 am - 3pm.
"Members Only" - Christmas Party will be held and Chris & Pam Gahimer's home on 12/15/01 start at 6:30. This is a family event. The club will supply "special" chickens. Members are to bring a side dish & spirits of their choice. Children are encouraged to bring a small gift for exchange. The adults are also encouraged to bring a gift - AGAIN - this is a family event - So, proper taste is a must! Contact - Chris Gahimer, Mike Walters or Jay Rios for directions &/or confirmation. ************** RSVP ****************
Pass the Hat was collected. Thanks to all who gave
Next Meeeting - 12/15/2001 - during the Christmas Party approximately 8pm.